How to make a proper Manhattan 

Ahhh one of my favorites and thanks for explaining the difference between an Old Fashion and a Manhattan

I agree, this is better than an old fashioned. The rye is dryer and less “oily” feeling in the mouth than bourbon. And the sweet vermouth is more enjoyable to me than simple syrup, I’m glad I’ve found this recipe. (Gives that bottle of sweet vermouth just sitting in the fridge a purpose 😂)

I definitely prefer Manhattans with rye over bourbon. Bourbon is too sweet, and the spice of rye makes a better balance. Another option is the Black Manhattan, which uses Amaro instead of sweet vermouth. I don't like it quite as much with the herbal Amaro, but Amaro is a liqueur with a much longer shelf life than vermouth (I've wasted a lot of sweet vermouth).

I’ve always thought of it more like a rye martini with simple syrup but it really is just the fusion of an old fashioned and a martini

🤯🤯🤯 It’s is the same structure of a Old Fashioned!! Nice

Thank you for showing us this !

Shouldn’t it be ingredient first then ice to slow dilution?

I really wanted to like the Manhattan, but it's not for me. I prefer highballs. Yours looks delicious though!

3 and 1/4 oz vermouth I don' t think so.

3.25 oz of vermouth to 2 oz rye? Is this correct?

Ice first?

A Black Manhattan is way better

You are making it a 4 ounce drink??? Where do liquor laws allow you to pour a 4oz drink??

just a worse, more pretentious old fashioned